Word Of The Day

Geitonogamy

pollination of a flower by pollen from another flower on the same plant.



De novo

anew; afresh; again; from the beginning.



Ratoon

a sprout or shoot from the root of a plant, especially a sugarcane, after it has been cropped.



Pax vobiscum

peace be with you.



Torrid

oppressively hot, parching, or burning, as climate, weather, or air.



Corsair

a pirate, especially formerly of the southern Mediterranean coast.



Ersatz

serving as a substitute; synthetic; artificial.



Phlogiston

a nonexistent chemical that, prior to the discovery of oxygen, was thought to be released during combustion.



Folklorico

containing, using, or performing Mexican folk dancing, especially a program or repertoire of such dances.



Muffuletta

a thick, round sandwich, typically containing ham, salami, and cheeses and topped with an olive salad, a specialty of New Orleans.